IANA Logistics & Supply Chain Management Case Competition 2013

at the University of North Florida

April 11 – April 13, 2013

On April 12, 2013, thirty-eight
students and faculty from Auburn University, Georgia Southern University,
Michigan State University, University of Arkansas, University of Maryland,
University of North Florida, and the University of North Texas participated in
the 5th Annual IANA Logistics & Supply Chain Management Case Competition at
the University of North Florida. Students from the Auburn University impressed
the judges with their presentation and took away first place honors. Michigan
State University was named runner-up team. Congratulations to all the teams
that participated.

The student presentations
were judged by a group of business professionals representing a broad section
of related industries from all across the United States. Michael Breen of the
of the Chamber of Commerce JaxUSA Partnership, Patrick Carney of CSX
Transportation, Tim Feemster of Foremost Logistics, Jenny Johnson of Intermodal
Support Services, Debbie McDowell of Seaonus, Michael Mullaney of VISTAKON, and
Bob Utz from McCormick & Company served on the distinguished panel of
judges.

On Saturday following the
case competition, the students enjoyed a comprehensive tour of the Anheuser
Busch bottling plant. They had a wonderful opportunity to network with their
peers, learn about the academic programs at other universities, hone their
analysis and presentation skills, and enjoy the sunshine and night life in
Jacksonville Beach.

The UNF Coggin College of
Business is grateful to the Intermodal Association of North America for their
support as presenting sponsor and to the Council of Supply Chain Management
Professionals Jacksonville Roundtable for sponsoring the awards banquet. An
event of this caliber would not be possible without their generosity.

Some of the judges and faculty offered the following
comments:

“It was my honor to judge the 2013 The IANA Case Competition
at UNF. It was obvious that the participating schools brought their best
and brightest transportation and logistics students. The presentations
demonstrated a clear understanding of today’s transportation needs and the utilization
of intermodal as an important component of a successful supply chain”.

–Jenny Johnson, Intermodal Support Services

“Thanks to you and all of the people involved for another
wonderful competition. We are, of course, extremely happy to have received the
runner-up award, but that is secondary to the fact that the IANA competition is
just an overall great experience for all of the students and faculty from the
different universities. I particularly want to note the excellence of the panel
of judges. It is really unique that every team, after finishing their
presentations and the Q&A session with the judges, felt very positive about
their time. That is a tribute to the ability of the judging panel to
constructively provide feedback during the sessions. I can tell you that this
is rather unique among the various case competitions that I have attended”.

–Bixby Cooper, Michigan State University

“I was definitely impressed by the quality of the student presentations.
The creative solutions they developed and the way they presented themselves
makes me believe that many of them will have a bright future in the
transportation & logistics industry.”

–Patrick Carney, CSX Transportation

"The
Fifth Annual IANA Logistics & Supply Chain Management Case Competition was
a resounding success that provided for an educational and exciting experience
for all participants. In the process of analyzing the case study, the students
developed their knowledge of intermodal transportation. They also appreciated
the opportunity to hone their presentation skills in front of a set of
high-caliber industry professionals who asked insightful questions and gave
valuable feedback. Another outstanding feature of this event is its friendly
atmosphere. The UNF staff and faculty are wonderful hosts and they work
tirelessly to make everyone welcome and comfortable. So much so that we cannot
wait to come back next year..."

–Christian Hofer, University of Arkansas

“The IANA Case Competition has become the premier supply chain
educational event. The student participants from top notch Universities
are remarkable, and their enthusiasm to succeed is exciting. I commend
the Intermodal Association of North America and the University of North Florida
for sponsoring an event that brings the best together to help shape the future
of the whole industry. Supply Chain and Logistics professionals are
viewed now the as the catalyst for the success of any business today, and this
competition is extremely valuable to our profession”.

–Debbie McDowell, Seaonus, Inc.

The 6th Annual IANA Logistics & Supply Chain
Management Case Competition will take place April 10 – 12, 2014 at the
University of North Florida.